Hello, everyone. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and African American Friday (Black Friday). Unfortunately, I had to work on Friday, or so I thought. There's no feeling more bittersweet than driving to work and realizing you have the day off. Black Friday is perhaps the worst day it could occur on. I had a splendid Thanksgiving evening, but prepared myself to work early in the morning. As I neared the empty parking lot around 9 am, I begin to drop expletives like hot rhymes to express my frustration. I couldn't imagine no one calling or sending any notification to a brother that we were off! I drove up to the security booth, just to check and make sure. This doofus sticks his head out and says, "..the hell you doing here?" First off, who you talking to; secondly, that's why you're working, because of your stank attitude.
During the last two days, I've had some very interesting events take place; I've had an altercation with my neighbor, enjoyed guys night out, and ended my streak of being on time for work. Surprisingly, the most interesting moment throughout these days was viewing the Unsung documentary of Zapp and Roger. Zapp is the legendary 80s group featuring superstar Roger Troutman known for such hits as "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Computer Love". The documentary was insightful because it highlighted the creativity and dedication of Troutman and the group, not to mention his influence on Hip Hop music in the 90s and 2000s. When you listen to songs such as "California Love" (which featured Troutman) and more recently, artists like T-Pain and "Yeezy", Zapp's impact is still relevant in this era of music.
As a man who always puts "more bounce to the ounce", I really appreciated this special and hope to apply Troutman's work ethic to my writing and film projects. They said the brother would work in the studio until his jheri curl dried out; now that's sacrifice. While many of us have no problem enjoying the spoils of victory, it takes a strong will to put forth effort to see these spoils. Furthermore, their sound of funk and soul inspired dance moves that are widely considered bomb-DIGGETY. You know a brother has much boogie.
In closing, I ask you to continue to be peaceful, courageous, and hard working. Good will come to those who are. Be cool, and I'm out.
During the last two days, I've had some very interesting events take place; I've had an altercation with my neighbor, enjoyed guys night out, and ended my streak of being on time for work. Surprisingly, the most interesting moment throughout these days was viewing the Unsung documentary of Zapp and Roger. Zapp is the legendary 80s group featuring superstar Roger Troutman known for such hits as "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Computer Love". The documentary was insightful because it highlighted the creativity and dedication of Troutman and the group, not to mention his influence on Hip Hop music in the 90s and 2000s. When you listen to songs such as "California Love" (which featured Troutman) and more recently, artists like T-Pain and "Yeezy", Zapp's impact is still relevant in this era of music.
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In closing, I ask you to continue to be peaceful, courageous, and hard working. Good will come to those who are. Be cool, and I'm out.
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